Uncalibrated arterial pressure waveform analysis for cardiac output monitoring is biased by low peripheral resistance in patients with intracranial haemorrhage.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The development of hydroxyethyl starches (HES) with low impact on blood coagulation but higher volume effect compared with the currently used HES solutions is of clinical interest. We hypothesized that high molecular weight, low-substituted HES might possess these properties. METHODS:Thirty pigs were infuse...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Madjdpour C,Dettori N,Frascarolo P,Burki M,Boll M,Fisch A,Bombeli T,Spahn DR

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with metastatic carcinoid tumours often undergo surgical procedures to reduce the tumour burden and associated debilitating symptoms. These procedures and anaesthesia can precipitate a life-threatening carcinoid crisis. To assess perioperative outcomes, we studied retrospectively the medical records of adult ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kinney MA,Warner ME,Nagorney DM,Rubin J,Schroeder DR,Maxson PM,Warner MA

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fentanyl or alfentanil, in doses approximating to those used in clinical practice, was added to the priming fluid of an extracorporeal circuit before the institution of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The concentrations of both drugs in the priming fluid were measured over a 20-min period. The concentration of fentanyl ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Skacel M,Knott C,Reynolds F,Aps C

更新日期：1986-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sepsis-induced organ failure is the major cause of death in critical care units, and is characterized by a massive dysregulated inflammatory response and oxidative stress. We investigated the effects of treatment with antioxidants that protect mitochondria (MitoQ, MitoE, or melatonin) in a rat model of lipop...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Lowes DA,Webster NR,Murphy MP,Galley HF

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Phonomyography (PMG) is a novel method to monitor neuromuscular block. It is non-invasive and can be applied to any muscle. It can be used interchangeably with mechanomyography (MMG). The staircase phenomenon has not been investigated for this method or at the corrugator supercilii muscle. The purpose of thi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Deschamps S,Trager G,Mathieu PA,Hemmerling TM

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 72-yr-old patient was to undergo a left lumbar plexus block by the posterior approach to achieve postoperative analgesia after hip replacement. The block failed after three unsuccessful attempts to identify nerve structures and a fascia iliaca compartment block was performed. Postoperatively the patient received eno...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Aveline C,Bonnet F

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frailty is a syndrome of cumulative decline across multiple physiological systems, which predisposes vulnerable adults to adverse events. Assessing vulnerable patients can potentially lead to interventions that improve surgical outcomes. Anaesthesiologists who care for older patients can identify frailty to improve pr...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Bentov I,Kaplan SJ,Pham TN,Reed MJ

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is commonly perceived as a risk factor for decline in renal function, especially in patients with preoperative renal dysfunction. There are few data on the effects of CPB on renal function in patients with mild preoperative renal dysfunction. The purpose of t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Loef BG,Henning RH,Navis G,Rankin AJ,van Oeveren W,Ebels T,Epema AH

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have investigated the effect of four doses of remifentanil on the incidence of respiratory depression and somatic response at incision. Remifentanil was administered as a loading dose of 0.125, 0.25, 0.375 or 0.5 microgram kg-1 and at a maintenance infusion rate of 0.025, 0.05, 0.075 or 0.1 microgram kg-1 min-1, re...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Peacock JE,Luntley JB,O'Connor B,Reilly CS,Ogg TW,Watson BJ,Shaikh S

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the anaesthetic management of a male neonate with congenital cyst adenoid malformation (CCAM) of the lung who underwent thoracotomy for resection of CCAM 24 h after birth and again at 24 days. The initial operation involved a 10-day admission to a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) requiring ventilation, ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Guruswamy V,Roberts S,Arnold P,Potter F

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bupivacaine is used widely as a local anaesthetic but has potential for severe cardiovascular and central nervous system (CNS) toxicity. It has an asymmetric carbon atom giving it a chiral centre, and the commercial preparation is a racemic mixture of its two enantiomers: dextro or R(+)-bupivacaine and levo or S(-)-bu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Cox CR,Checketts MR,Mackenzie N,Scott NB,Bannister J

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Improvement of postoperative pain and other perioperative outcomes remain a significant challenge and a matter of debate among perioperative clinicians. This systematic review aims to evaluate the effects of perioperative i.v. lidocaine infusion on postoperative pain and recovery in patients undergoing vario...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Weibel S,Jokinen J,Pace NL,Schnabel A,Hollmann MW,Hahnenkamp K,Eberhart LH,Poepping DM,Afshari A,Kranke P

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of diazepam, which acts at GABAA receptors to enhance the effects of GABA, and ketamine, a non-competitive N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist, on local rates of cerebral glucose utilization (ICMRglc) were examined in unrestrained rats. Four groups were studied: vehicle-injected controls; and ketamine...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Eintrei C,Sokoloff L,Smith CB

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of this observational study was to investigate the relationship between splanchnic and renal blood flow during infrarenal aortic cross-clamp (XC) and postoperative gastrointestinal perfusion and function. METHODS:Descending aortic blood flow (DABF) was continuously monitored with an oesophageal ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Kotake Y,Yamada T,Nagata H,Takeda J,Shimizu H

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plethysmographic variability index (PVI) is an accurate predictor of fluid responsiveness in mechanically ventilated patients. However, the site of measurement of the plethysmographic waveform impacts its morphology and its respiratory variation. The goal of this study was to investigate the ability of PVI t...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Desgranges FP,Desebbe O,Ghazouani A,Gilbert K,Keller G,Chiari P,Robin J,Bastien O,Lehot JJ,Cannesson M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Isoflurane has been reported to induce caspase-3 activation, which may induce neurotoxicity and contribute to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. However, the underlying mechanism is largely unknown, especially whether or not isoflurane can induce ryanodine receptors (RyRs)-associated endoplasmic reticu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wang H,Dong Y,Zhang J,Xu Z,Wang G,Swain CA,Zhang Y,Xie Z

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclic redistribution of air within the cuff during respiratory pressure changes creates a self-sealing mechanism which allows tracheal sealing, despite tracheal airway pressure being above baseline cuff inflation pressure. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of continuous automated cu...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Weiss M,Doell C,Koepfer N,Madjdpour C,Woitzek K,Bernet V

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The calculation of pharmacokinetic parameters after a bolus injection of fentanyl allowed an i.v. infusion scheme which guarantees analgesia for the entire duration of surgery, with the advantage of steady plasma concentration and body content. In the initial phase after bolus injection, the serum concentration decrea...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hengstmann JH,Stoeckel H,Schüttler J

更新日期：1980-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cytokine synthesis and release is an essential component of the innate immune system, but inappropriate, excessive production results in a generalized systemic inflammatory response which damages distant organs. Recent research has identified an immunomodulatory function of the vagus nerve whereby activation of the ef...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Johnston GR,Webster NR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The 15-item Quality of Recovery (QoR-15) scale is a validated patient-reported outcome questionnaire that measures the quality of postoperative recovery. This study aimed to validate a translated Korean version of QoR-15 (QoR-15K) in a broad range of surgical patients. METHODS:After Korean translation of th...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Yoon S,Joo H,Oh YM,Lee J,Bahk JH,Lee HJ

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new emulsion formulation of di-isopropyl phenol (propofol) was compared with methohexitone and thiopentone for induction of anaesthesia in day cases. Propofol produced significantly smoother induction of anaesthesia, but caused more cardiovascular and respiratory depression. Pain on injection was significantly les...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mackenzie N,Grant IS

更新日期：1985-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared the efficacy of adding varying concentrations of hyaluronidase to a standard mixture of 2% lidocaine and 1% ropivacaine to provide peribulbar anaesthesia for cataract surgery. We used (i) the time to adequate anaesthesia for surgery and (ii) ocular and eyelid movement scores at 8 min after block as cl...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Mantovani C,Bryant AE,Nicholson G

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although opioids are widely used as analgesics in general anaesthesia, they have unpleasant side-effects and can delay postoperative recovery. Acupuncture and related techniques are effective for acute and chronic pain, and reduces some side-effects. We assessed the effect of transcutaneous electric acupoint...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wang H,Xie Y,Zhang Q,Xu N,Zhong H,Dong H,Liu L,Jiang T,Wang Q,Xiong L

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies with an emulsion formulation of ICI 35 868 (2,6- diisopropylphenol ) indicate that this new formulation has anaesthetic properties in rats and mice, and haemodynamic effects in the mini-pig which are similar to those of the previously available Cremophor formulation. Administration of the emulsion formulation ...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Glen JB,Hunter SC

更新日期：1984-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have compared, in a randomized, double-blind study, the pharmacokinetics of ropivacaine and bupivacaine during labour. Total and free plasma concentrations of ropivacaine and bupivacaine were measured after the first of two extradural doses. The main dose was 20 mg (test dose) and 30 mg, with a top-up dose of 25 mg...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： McCrae AF,Westerling P,McClure JH

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) is widely used in critically ill patients, despite a weak evidence base. Factors that influence the decision to transfuse FFP before intravascular catheter insertion are poorly described. METHODS:We undertook a case-controlled study based on a prospective cohort study of 1923 admis...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Hall DP,Lone NI,Watson DM,Stanworth SJ,Walsh TS,Intensive Care Study of Coagulopathy (ISOC) Investigators.

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of ageing were studied on the neural blockade and the pharmacokinetics after subarachnoid administration of 0.5% bupivacaine 3 ml in 8% glucose in two groups of 15 male patients, between 20 and 55 yr and older than 55 yr, respectively. The blockade was performed with the patient in the sitting position. Two mi...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Veering BT,Burm AG,Spierdijk J

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical use, the concentrations of local anaesthetics at the site of action are unknown. With the method described here, concentrations of local anaesthetics can be predetermined and kept constant at the site of action. In six volunteers, a blister was raised on the ventral surface of the forearm. After removal of...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Wiesemes R,Klement W,Novotny GE,Lipfert P

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the usefulness of the Gram stain in the early diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), we performed 146 protected specimen brushings (PSB) and bronchoalveolar lavages (BAL) in 118 patients suspected of having nosocomial pneumonia. Gram stain and counts of infected cells were performed in all sampl...

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Allaouchiche B,Jaumain H,Chassard D,Boulétreau P

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) is associated with a number of life-threatening complications. We present a case of massive and fatal arterial haemorrhage that occurred in the intensive care unit during an elective PDT on an 86-year-old woman following earlier evacuation of a traumatic subdural haematoma....

journal_title：British journal of anaesthesia

authors： Shlugman D,Satya-Krishna R,Loh L

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00